Parsonage-Turner syndrome: DAMS Unplugged

Parsonage-Turner syndrome  characterized by rapid onset of severe pain in the shoulder and arm. This acute phase may last for a few hours to a few weeks and is followed by wasting and weakness of the muscles (amyotrophy) in the affected areas.The exact cause of PTS is unknown, but it is believed to be  caused by immune-mediated disorder Affected individuals may recover without treatment or experience recurrent episodes. The initial descriptions of this disorder in the medical literature date back to the late 1800s. In 1948, Drs. Parsonage and Turner were the first physicians to describe a large series of patients. They termed the disorder ‘amyotrophic neuralgia’. Presenting DAMS unplugged video discussing a case report of this syndrome.Famous Radiology Blog http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com
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Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - January 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs